Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, March 16th. You'll be interested
to know. 100 years ago, today, in 1926, Robert
H. Goddard launched the first liquid fuel rocket,
using liquid oxygen and gasoline from a small
test stand, proving liquid propulsion works.
That achievement demonstrated controlled thrust
and practical fueling methods, laying the groundwork
for modern spaceflight and inspiring generations
of engineers. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the Surf Report. Monday at Tourmaline.
This morning, it's looking clean with waves at
3 to 5 feet. Conditions will shift to fair by
9 a .m. as the wind picks up to 4 miles per hour.
By 11 a .m., expect choppy conditions with onshore
winds, increasing to 7 miles per hour. The swell
will hold steady through the afternoon, remaining
around 3 to 4 plus feet. Best time to ride is
at 7 a .m. with a 4 -foot incoming high tide
when the southwest swell is 2 feet at 18 seconds,
and the offshore wind is 3 mile per hour. The
first high tide on Monday will be 5 feet just
before 8 a .m., followed by a minus -half foot
low tide at 2 .45. The near -shore GUI at Mission
Day West reads 64 degrees for the water temperature.
Conditions remain fair with wave heights at 3
to 5 feet on Tuesday, while winds are light from
the northwest. Wednesday sees a drop to 2 to
4 feet, with clean conditions in the morning
before some chop develops in the afternoon. By
Thursday, expect choppy surf around 2 to 3 feet,
making it the least favorable day of the period.
This morning, there's patchy fog, and it feels
like 60 degrees, with 5 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 6 .59, and it will
rise again tomorrow at 6 .57. It looks like we're
in for some patchy fog early today, clearing
up by mid -morning with mostly sunny skies and
a high near 83 accompanied by a light breeze.
Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with a low
around 59 and calm winds. Looking ahead in the
weather. Tuesday through Friday will be mostly
sunny to sunny with highs near 88 on Tuesday.
Then dip into about 86 Wednesday before returning
to around 88 Thursday and Friday, and west winds
around 10 miles per hour or less. Nights stay
mild with lows near 60 Tuesday and Thursday,
and around 59 Wednesday and Friday. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, San Diego State University will host the
first and second rounds of the 2026 NCAA men's
basketball tournament at Viejas Arena from March
19th to 22nd. This exciting event will feature
several of the nation's top college teams during
the opening weekend of March Madness. Practice
sessions will take place on Thursday, March 19th,
from 11 in the morning to 5 in the evening. and
will be free and open to the public. First round
games are scheduled for Friday, March 20th, with
four games throughout the day, leading to the
second round on Sunday, March 22nd. Tickets are
available through Ticketmaster via the NCEED
AA's official website, and fans are encouraged
to use public transportation for convenience.
Now on to sports. Dominican shortstop Geraldo
Perdomo threw his hands up in the air in disgust,
while United States closer Mason Miller lifted
his in celebration. Miller's full count slider
sailed below the strike zone, but was called
a strike, giving Team USA a 2 -1 victory in a
tense World Baseball Classic semifinal. Trailing
by one, Julio Rodriguez worked a walk, but Perdomo
was ruled out. sending Team USA to the finals
against either Italy or Venezuela. The game featured
25 players ranked within ESPN's Top 100, showcasing
extraordinary talent and thrilling moments throughout.
In local sports, the Aztecs were notably snout
from the men's NCAA tournament field, leaving
fans frustrated after a solid season. Despite
beating Colorado State in New Mexico in the Mountain
West Tournament, the committee only selected
Utah State from the league, denying the Aztecs
a chance to dance this year. With six top 75
teams in the Mountain West, it's hard to believe
only one will compete in March Madness. The Aztecs
faced challenges in their non -conference schedule
and a tough loss to Troy ultimately haunted their
tournament hopes. Fans are left wondering what
more the Aztecs could have done to earn a spot.
In top news, experts say this activity rebuilds
mitochondria and may slow aging. The mitochondria,
known as the powerhouses of cells, are emerging
as a possible factor in the pains of aging. Some
scientists believe that poor mitochondrial health
can lead to diseases related to aging. such as
Alzheimer's and cancer. Pinchas Cohen, Dean of
USC's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, stated
the mitochondria just give up earlier than other
parts of the cell because of the wear and tear
that they are subjected to. Daria Mochli -Rosen,
a professor at Stanford University, noted that
exercise helps heal mitochondria by prompting
the body to replenish them. In business news,
Yamaha is leaving California after nearly 50
years, relocating its United States headquarters
to Kedasaw, Georgia by the end of 2028. The company
cites tax pressures and the need to improve profitability
as key factors in this decision. Yamaha joins
major corporations like Tesla and Chevron in
fleeing California due to costly regulations.
The company plans to sell its 25 -acre Cypress
property and utilize a sale -and -leaseback arrangement
for a smooth transition. Yamaha has been based
in Cypress since 1979, and its Marine and Motorsports
facilities moved to Catasau in 1999 and 2019
respectively. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 2 % over the weekend to just under $73 ,000.
Ethereum is up 3 % to just over 2 ,000. And SRP
is up 3 % to $1 .45. Moving on to a more local
vibe. In our community spotlight on health and
wellness, we are working with a national Pilates
studio to bring you some free classes, so listen
up. Check out Club Pilates. With several locations
in the San Diego area, Pilates presents a comprehensive
wellness approach cultivating strength, reducing
tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific
research affirms its benefits. So now you can
check out Club Pilates for a free class with
locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside,
La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them
Sunny Morning sent you by. And now back to the
show. Let's talk tech. New investigations reveal
that smart glasses may be recording your most
private moments. At the 2026 Consumer Electronics
Show held in Las Vegas, approximately 60 companies
showcased innovative eyewear products. Essler
Luxottica reported selling over 7 million artificial
intelligence glasses in 2025, up from 2 million
in 2023 and 2024. However, a joint investigation
by two Swedish newspapers revealed concerning
practices regarding recorded footage. Some recordings
are reviewed by human contractors for data annotation,
which raises significant privacy concerns. The
investigation highlights that users may unknowingly
capture sensitive content, emphasizing the need
for caution when using these devices. And in
entertainment news, Amazon is raising the price
of its ad -free tear of Prime Video from $3 to
$5 per month, starting in April. The service
will now be called Prime Video Ultra, and it
will introduce new features like 4K video. Subscribers
to Prime Video Ultra will enjoy exclusive access
to 4K streaming, 5 concurrent streams, and up
to 100 downloads. Additionally, the standard
Prime Video plan will increase its downloads
to 50 and concurrent streams to 4. These changes
take effect on April 10th, and Prime Video remains
part of an Amazon Prime membership. or available
as a standalone subscription for $14 monthly.
Well, alrighty, folks. It's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American author and futurist, Halvin Toffler.
And he said, And that's a wrap for this morning.
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local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing
day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San
Diego.